Ireland Case No. 4602Sexual assault · Co. Donegal · 13 Dec 2020
Donegal man remanded in custody for sentence after guilty plea to sexual assault
Richard Walsh pleaded guilty at the Central Criminal Court to sexually assaulting a woman in her 20s at his home in Ballintra, Co Donegal, in December 2020. He was remanded in custody for sentencing on January 19, 2026.
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- Arrestednot reported
- Chargednot reported
- In courtnot reported
- Convicted13 Nov
- Sentenced
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Key facts
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- whatRichard Walsh pleaded guilty to the sexual assault of a woman in her 20s. (irishmirror.ie)
- whatThe woman was asleep on a sofa in Walsh's home when the assault happened. (irishmirror.ie)
- whereThe assault happened at Walsh's home on Main Street, Ballintra. (irishmirror.ie)
- whenThe assault happened on 13 December 2020. (irishmirror.ie)
- investigationThe victim's DNA was found on samples from underwear belonging to Walsh. (irishmirror.ie)
- investigationWalsh first said he had no memory of the events and later denied any sexual contact. (irishmirror.ie)
- courtThe judge adjourned the case to 19 January 2026 and remanded Walsh in custody for sentencing. (irishmirror.ie)
- courtWalsh's previous conviction for sexual offending complicated sentencing. (irishmirror.ie)
- otherThe victim does not accept Walsh's apology. (irishmirror.ie)
The reporting
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Walsh pleaded guilty and was remanded in custody for sentence. The victim's impact statement was read and the victim does not accept his apology. His previous conviction for defilement complicated sentencing.
convicted, Richard Walsh, 32, male, named, irish (judged from name)Richard Walshvictim, 20s, female